Summary Wilkes 1 Leverages Digital Tools to Design Authentic Learning Western Governors Univer

Wilkes 1




Leverages Digital Tools to Design Authentic Learning




Western Governors University

D631 - Designing Curriculum and Instruction




Wilkes 2


A. Lesson Plan with an Authentic Learning Activity with a Digital Tool

Second Grade Writing Lesson, Gradual Release Instructional Model

Standards:

2.RC.NF.6b: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific

concepts, or steps in technical procedures in texts. (Idaho Extended Content Standards,

2024)

Purpose:

Students will be able to write procedural (how-to) texts in correct order using grade-level

appropriate linking words.

Essential Question:

How can we effectively teach someone how to do something without being face-to-face

with them?

, Materials Needed:

Anchor Chart Paper

Pencils

Writing Notebooks

PB&J Making Materials

Whiteboards

Technology Tool(s): BookCreator, FlipGrid, ScreenCastify

Direct Instruction - I Do It (10 minutes):

Have all students gather at the TV, and introduce procedural writing, explaining that you

sometimes have to write steps or instructions for someone to follow. Ask students the

essential question,“How can we effectively teach someone how to do something without